What is the difference between --tcp-flags Vs --state

IPTables

Posted on 2009-09-16 20:22:18-07 by bhasker

Hi, I am learning iptables. I would be thankful if someone helps me through.
The question I have is
what is the difference between using
--tcp-flags SYN,ACK,FIN,RST

and using -m state --state NEW

Can they be used interchangeably ?

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