All file systems supported by Windows use the concept of files and directories to access data stored on a disk or device. Windows developers working with the Windows APIs for file and device I/O should understand the various rules, conventions, and limitations of names for files and directories.
Both Key and Allen say the typical yard they deal with is about a quarter-acre in size and the sprinkler systems cost about $2,500 to $3,500 to install. Allen says the cost to install sprinklers on half-acre lawns runs $3,500 to $5,500, and one-acre properties cost $6,000 to $8,000.
Cost Comparisons. The cost to install a new sprinkler system commonly ranges from $500 to $1,000 per zone. Your watering needs and the layout of the system can make a considerable difference in price; see how a few differences affect an installation in a 5,000 square foot yard. Off to a Good Start: $2,500 - $3,800.