user48014: I just sent someone some bitcoins, but it's still at the unconfirmed transaction stage.  But does the receiver know this information yet, i.e., that I have sent and we are merely waiting for it to go through?

user12983: depends on the software. yes, the receiver is able to know this information

48014: <p>I just sent someone some bitcoins, but it's still at the unconfirmed transaction stage.  But does the receiver know this information yet, i.e., that I have sent and we are merely waiting for it to go through?</p>
 12983: <p>depends on the software. yes, the receiver <strong>is able</strong> to know this information</p>
