Can You Turn Off App Store in 10.6.6?

Before I install the 10.6.6 update, I'd be interested to know if the App Store feature of OS 10.6.6 can be turned off, similar to how the iTunes Store can be turned off in iTunes. Also, does it connect to the App Store automatically upon startup, and if so, is there an option to prevent that? My experience is that the more the OS and apps add functions that automatically do things that aren't necessary for the current task, the more they tend to slow the machine down over time.
Editorial aside: I find it annoying that computers and phones are being turned into shopping catalogues. Shopping apps are convenient, sure, but I don't care for an OS that has features solely designed to sell things to me. I want my OS to be an OS, not a "store." I'd rather use my browser for shopping.

You can just not use it, or drag it to the trash if you really hate it.

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