Disable Software Update?

Is it possible? Is there a way (other than the preferences option) that i can hide that from users on their computer? I have about 50 computer and i dont want users to be able to make software update..
Not an easy one? hehe

By default, only an administrator can run Software Update. So, taking away administrative rights would prevent them from running it. However, if you were to take away admin from your users, they wouldn't be able to, for example, install some software packages.
Many systems administrators would argue that this is a good thing.
TeenTitan's idea is a good one, too -- using your own repository. A combination of the two, plus one more, is how I manage two different OSX environments: limit who gets administrative access, use a local repository, and clear business rules that people who do have admin rights must do so responsibly.
Not sure how to hide it altogether though. A crafty user can still run it from the terminal; though they'll still need administrative access to do so:
sudo softwareupdate -ia

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