New LinkId with "SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise" database type. Did anybody have such experience?

In PAS tool, when creating a new LinkId, in the drop-down choice with database types there is an option to choose "SAP BusinessObjects Enterprise". What does it mean to have such a source?
If I choose this option, will I be able to refer to SAP BusinessObjects universe objects? Or how this is different from typical dabase as source?

Hi, the BOE LinkID option is no longer supported in SSM 10 and 10.1. Please refer to SAP note 2021613.
http://service.sap.com/sap/support/notes/2021613
Regards
Rodolfo

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