i keep seeing this but

chris_settlemoir

what is this daz connect why is it requirement for alot of items?

Chohole

http://www.daz3d.com/forums/discussion/65509/daz-connect-faq/p1

 

edited to add: It is not an requirement for most products, merely an alternative way to download.   It is only a requirement on thos items which have been released as encrypted, and there are only a few of those so far.