Quote from: N.Olmos on October 18, 2011, 08:10:12 PM

Hi generickid,

After you download and start your client(wallet) you will need to wait for the blockchain to download in order to see your transactions and transfer coins. This can take a very long time; even a day or two. You should get your client running as soon as possible and have it ready when you do need you use it.

Bitcoin transactions are almost instant and with an up to date blockchain you will see them immediately, you do have wait for them to confirm before they are added to your balance or before you can transfer them. Confirmations only take a few minutes.

You can always use the blockexplorer to view your transactions.

n.olmos

well so I don't need to use a client if my bitcoins are held elsewhere correct? such as stored in mtgox or transferred into mtgox I don't need a client on my computer, but it would be a good idea?

I just dont know any good software for osx but now i'm checking for Linux distros