The Start up sound - shutting it of?

Hi!
I've got a MacBook and I really want to know how to cancel the start up sound. You know, you turn the power on, the screen is lit, you hear som mechanic noises from the machine waking up and then Boom the starting sound of Doom let's everyone know Jakob has just turned his notebook on. Mostly irritating and a bit embarrassing when sitting in a quiet study hall.
Have a good one
Jakob
(oh and turning the sound all the way down doesn't help)

Cheers mate

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