URLs with no extensions

[defanjos]

I have to recreate a site exacly, but the urls do not have extensions. How can I have a site with the urls without extensions? For example, the pages need to be like www.example.com/widgets, www.example.com/redwidgets, etc.

The thing is, if you enter www.example.com/widgets/, it gives a 404 error, so it is not a directory.

Is this done with mod_rewrite?

Thanks

[Receptional Andy]

Most commonly, this is achieved with either mod_rewrite or via Apache's content negotiation features. There are a few less robust methods using a server-side scripting language only. Mod_rewrite is probably the preferred mechanism.

[defanjos]

Thank you
I think I'll try mod_rewrite

[Receptional Andy]

There are a few posts already on the forum for mod_rewrite and removing file extensions [google.com].

I had to rewrite that search several times, for no reason other than Google's desire to obfusticate results. All I ask is you play fair, Google!