Bug#223747: Package misclassified with misleading description

[James Blanford <jimmybgood@cox.net>]

Package: base-config
Version: 2.00

While upgrading passwd, I was notified that base-config is now a
dependency of passwd.  While deciding whether to install base-config or
get rid of passwd, I read the package description of base-config and
noticed, "It can be removed with no ill effects". Well, if I upgraded
and then removed base-config, passwd would be removed as well. The
passwd package is, however, essential for my system.

My suggestion is:  Remove the line "It can be removed with
no ill effects".  Add the line, "However, this package can not be safely
removed." at the end of the description.

It also strikes me that the package is misclassified.  It makes no sense
that a required package (passwd) should depend on an optional package
(base-config).  Move it to "Req base".