Internet sharing: is it possible to hide SSID?

I sometimes use +internet sharing+. Is it possible by any means to *hide the SSID* ? I think it was possible back in OS9 times, but can't find any information about OSX tweaks to do so... Any hints appreciated.
mt
ps: I do know about encryption etc. it's not this piece of story...

any ideas? I cannot believe it's impossible...

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