Living Out Of A Hard Drive

I found this article on BBC today about some who credit digital technology to allowing them to practice extreme minimalism.

My computer and digital technology has enabled me to reduce my possessions an extreme amount. My laptop serves as my telephone, my television, my stereo, my bookshelf and a myriad of other items. I am not ready to toss a few clothes in my backpack and head out, however!

I read about some like this and I wonder if there is a line between minimalism and asceticism.  What is the point of having so little if you must struggle to perform everyday tasks like cook food?