- Tom's Diner had a significant impact on the development of mp3 audio format. When Karlheinz Brandenburg heard Suzanne Vega's a cappella version of the song, he realized it would be a good test case to push the limits of his audio encoding scheme. Using a challenging song like this helped improve the encoding and led to the creation of mp3, which revolutionized digital music.

- The mp3 format allows for small file sizes while still providing good audio quality. This improved the user experience of listening to digital music on devices with limited storage like early MP3 players. It made transporting and sharing large music libraries much more practical.

- A good user experience is important not just for desktop and mobile apps, but also for embedded systems and anything involving digital media and audio/visual content. Tom's Diner is an example of how even something as simple as a song can significantly influence technological development and ultimately impact many people's everyday experiences with digital music.

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