iptables binary version vs kernel version?

["Shaun" <mailinglists@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Does it matter what version of iptables binary you use compared to the 
module in the kernel?

For example, will the latest version of the iptables user tools work with a 
older kernel version say 2.6.18.29 or do i need to match things up?

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~Shaun