I heard it involves some miscellaneous tools and email and BY HAND creation of an activation key. I don't mind paying for MorphOS but don't tell me how and when and on what machine I use it on. That key is for that old, used G4 Mac Mini. When it breaks you just lost your MorphOS.
You've heard it wrong.
1. MorphOS registeration is a straightforward process.
2. If you give proofs your machine is broken, you may get a new keyfile for free.